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The British Bill of Rights, 1689
BRITISH RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES

 

British Bill of Rights 1689

 


 

The official name of the British Bill of Rights is:

An Act Declaring the Rights and Liberties of the
Subject and Settling the Succession of the Crown
.


 

The Bill of Rights is one of the foundations of British constitutional law.

Go here if you're looking for the American Bill of Rights.

 

You can read the full text of the British Bill of Rights here (Provided by The British National Archives.)

Here is a high resolution image of the document.

You are welcome to visit the British National Archives. Certainly worth a trip. While you're there, check out the family records. You can purchase a certificate of any entry. You can even order documents in advance.

Back to the Bill of Rights.

 

Why Was the Bill of Rights Written?

The English wanted to put on record the outcome of the long quarrel between the monarchs on one side and the English people and the Parliament on the other side.

 

What Does the British Bill of Rights Say?

It declares that some of James II's doings were unlawful, that English people have certain civil and political rights, and that therefore James passes on his ruling powers to  William III and Mary II.

The Bill then establishes the rightful heirs to the throne: First Mary's children, then Princess Anne and then her children.

Last but not least, the Bill proclaims that no Roman Catholic could become ruler over England ever again.

 

Impact of the Bill of Rights

The Bill made Parliament the ruling power of England.

 

The Act of Settlement (1701) was an add-on to the Bill of Rights.

     
 
    
  
    
 
 

 

 
      

 

 

 


 

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